GRE Word List

PHOENIX

a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period

The meaning of the word phoenix is a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period.

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lucremonetary gain : profit
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
onusburden
antithesisthe direct opposite
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
equityjustice according to natural law or right
savorthe taste or smell of something
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion